Living on Earth for almost 3 decades, I’ve had many different hobbies – watercolour painting, piano, card making, dance, tennis, just to name a few. But none of them have changed my life or brought me as much satisfaction as blogging. In almost too many ways to count, it has changed me and the way I live my life. It used to be me writing about my story. But now, it’s more about the stories and people that has changed me.

Last year, I organised a Xmas party for about 70 fans at Pizza Hut (read about it here). As I celebrate my blog’s 7th anniversary this year, I am organising a mini blog party at Cafe Brio @ Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel this Saturday to thank everyone for your support. Without your encouragement, this journey would not have been this far and smooth-sailing. Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel has generously organised this mini blog party for me. They have recently launched their first-ever high tea BBQ buffet, combining mouth-watering barbecue delights with a smorgasbord of Asian and Western high tea favourites.

At the live stations, savour the rich flavours of Nyonya laksa, popiah and kueh pie tee prepared à la minute. International favourites such as maki, honey chicken thigh skewers and baked prawns with mango in filo pastry will leave you craving for more.

Of course, a good high tea barbecue buffet will not be complete without splendid desserts. Nyonya kueh, chilled durian pudding, hot tau suan, yam paste with gingko nut, oreo cheese cake and a mini cupcake tower will bring the meal to a delightful close.

Thank you Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, I will be giving away 15 PAIRS OF FREE MAKAN PASSES to my blog party. Here are the details:

Date: 4 October 2014, Saturday Time: 2 to 5pm

If you are free this coming Saturday and would love to eat BBQ high tea together, drop me a comment and I will pick 15 lucky readers via random generator. Only for readers residing in Singapore. Closing date: 30 September 2014, 12pm.

Maureen

Born into a family of enthusiastic foodies, Maureen has always loved all things culinary, especially the local cuisine here in Singapore. With a life-long fascination with the rapidly evolving food scene in Singapore, she started this website in 2007 to explore and celebrate all types of local Singapore dishes and to share her love of travel and food with the world. With 4 years of experience as a journalist and producer, she has a wealth of experience in food writing, photography and styling.

Its easy for one to be a food blogger but its difficult for one to find a dedicated food blogger. Your exploits in bangkok left a very deep impression. For a thai hawker to agree to put up your sticker shows dedication. Thank you for making a difference in the food blogging areana.

Hi, firstly congrats on your 7th year of blogging in bringing giveaway and a lot of great food blog that keep me
Hopping on for more foods! Good foods are worth to share right? Haha.
Hope to win as buffet is one of the things I don’t wish to miss~ enjoying all great food goodies! ^^
Thanks for the giveaway! ^^
Ps: the email in the precious comment have short of a letter ><

Just followed you months ago..
Firstly, congrats on your blog 7th anniversary!:D Many more good years to come!
Would like to go to your join your party ^^v Hope my friend and I would be able to join you for this event!
Cheers!

It would definitely be my pleasure to join all the wonderful food lovers as well as Ms Tam Chiak for a wonderful high tea! Missed out on your last year’s Pizza Hut Celebration, but no worries! I’m definitely free this coming Saturday! Choose me! Choose me! (:

Chance upon your blog while searching for Taiwan information.from there i never stop reading your blog.Your blog is well written sharing with beautiful shots.What i like about you is your information is awesome, trustworthy & genuine.I thouroughly appreciate your time searching for good food.Sometimes I even wonder how are you going to avoid getting fat for eating all the good food.Last but not least congratulations for your 7th anniversary.There are many more years to come.Keep it up.I am 1 of your many fans.Hope to meet you personally on this Sat.Cheers.

Enjoy your blog, and the many foodelicious places you have recommended. Both my wife & I have benefited in both taste buds and weight and size. Would love to finally meet and greet you and give our personal Thanks!!!

Hi, i have just follow your instagram & blog these few days and found really nice food & pictures taken by you.
It is really nice to have a page to look for food when i have run out of ideas for what to eat.

When I first came across your blog in Google Search, I thought you were in your forties. The way you write is so insightful, well researched and analytical. Surprised to see that you are so young! I have a critical, discerning eye for reading and I enjoy reading your blog posts very much. You have managed to make food talk to us in your pictures, telling us, “Eat me! Eat me!” I am most impressed with how you can make hawker food look so yummy. Even those on a budget will still be able to follow you on Instagram, without much concern about how they can afford the good food featured in other bloggers’ domains, that frequently involve mostly cafes and hotels. Thumbs up, and I wish you a happy 7th anni! Keep up the good work and continue writing till the day you retire! You are one of my two favourite food bloggers!

Am very tamchiak too! Haha I love getting food ideas from ur blog and Instagram… Am such a pig when it comes to food!
Anyhow just wana give u some encouragement to keep up the good work and continue to share the loveeeeee of food….

***droolssss*** Always makin me salivate whenever I check out ur food blog!! U’ve been so lovely to share your love for food… Always wonder how u find the time to do it man!!! Totally impressed….! Maybe u should share how u plan ur weekly meals – ahead or totally in the moment of craving… Whicheva way, it’s what ticks to your followers!!! Have a fab one!!

Helo miss, been following your mouth watering photos on instagram for a long time. Its kinda annoying sometimes cuz they all look so yummy! Hahahaha.
Read ur blogs occassionally, especially when in need to find good food. Keep eating and keep up the blog, love it 🙂

Want to congratulate you on 7 successful years of food blogging, and hopefully many more to come. I was there for your pizza party last December at Pizza Hut and certainly hope to join you for high tea at Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel this time round as well. See you!

Definitely will be there and excited to see you in person! 😀
Congratulations Miss Tam Chiak for being a famous food blogger and wish you all the best for the coming years down the road.
(Hope i wish you personally! )

I love your blog! Very friendly and always comes with worthy recommendations 🙂 A very happy 7th anniversary to your blog and thanks for organising this wonderful party to interact with all of us! Much appreciated! ^^

Hands up! I want to go~~~ This gathering will be so fun and delicious!
Congrats on reaching this milestone but the journey has only just begun….
Thank you for the amazing 7 years of glorious food journey with many many more to come!